01 v. t. To exile by ostracism; to banish by a popular vote, as at Athens.
imp. & p. p.
Ostracized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ostracizing
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1.
To exile by ostracism; to banish by a popular vote, as at Athens.(Gr. Antiq.)
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2.
To banish from society, by a general consent; to exclude from social, political, or private favor; to exclude from conversation or friendship; to shun; as, he was ostracized by his former friends. A person may be ostracized by a formal vote or by a widespread but informal agreement.